Online tools

MyRA is an online resource for people with rheumatoid arthritis, their carers, family, friends and healthcare professionals.

It provides a wealth of information, including written articles and videos.

It's a hub of information about many aspects of rheumatoid arthritis, such as explaining the condition, tests and treatments, managing pain, living with arthritis, your feelings and support services.   

To access the information, you must register using your name and email address as a person with arthritis or a health professional. 

For a detailed medical review about MyRA, visit the Healthify He Puna Waiora website.

MyJointPain is a website that screens for the risk of osteoarthritis and monitors joint pain and other arthritis symptoms.

When setting up an account, you answer a series of health screening questions, including which joints are affected by pain and the level of discomfort. Based on your responses, the website creates a “management plan”. This includes information on the various treatment options, including medicines and non-medical treatments. This section has comprehensive details on treatments available. There is also a section where you can choose from specific possibilities to create your action plan.

Following this, you are encouraged to complete a check-in on the website once a week.

There is also a library section, which includes informative videos and information fact sheets covering various topics. These fact sheets contain links to websites where you can find NZ-specific services.

For a detailed medical review about MyJointPain, visit the Healthify He Puna Waiora website.